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Platform
SNES
Genres
Platformer · Puzzle · Strategy · Adventure
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Nintendo R&D1
Publishers
Nintendo
Release date
February 19, 1994

Summary

Wario's Woods flips the classic falling‑block formula on its head by handing you the reins of Toad instead of the pieces themselves. I spend my time shuffling stacks of colorful monsters and bombs, trying to pair a bomb with at least two same‑hued foes so they vanish, and when five or more disappear at once a glittering diamond pops up, wiping out every monster of that hue. The tension spikes in the two‑player VS mode, where each successful match launches a fresh tower of enemies onto your opponent’s screen, turning a solo puzzle into a frantic showdown.

The game even got a quirky Japanese twist: two Satellaview‑only editions – one featuring the comedy troupe Bakushō Mondai and another simply titled "Again" – streamed to players in the mid‑90s. Critics were split; GamePro dismissed it as a "ho‑hum puzzler" with clunky controls, while Nintendo Power cheered the depth of the multiplayer challenge. Despite the mixed buzz, IGN still placed Wario's Woods at #29 on its Top 100 SNES Games list, cementing its oddball charm in retro circles.

Storyline

The Peaceful Woods was once a tranquil haven for sprites and gentle creatures. Wario and his band of monsters invade, turning the forest upside‑down and making the peaceful inhabitants unwelcome. Determined to set things right, Toad steps in, confronting Wario directly. His goal is to drive the invaders out and restore the Woods to its original sprite‑filled serenity. This is the core storyline of Wario's Woods.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • Wario's Woods: Burst of Laughter Version Alternative
  • Wario's Woods: Again Alternative